Integumentary System
Caused by an infection of connective tissue with bacterial invasion, this condition causes red, swollen, hot, and painful skin.
Cellulitis
Characterized by a joint being pushed outside its normal range of motion, causing painful swelling or bruising.
Sprain
A broad term for muscle pain caused by overuse, trauma, viral infections, or repetitive stress.
Myalgia
Characterized by fatigue, dizziness, and cold extremities, this condition is most commonly caused by blood loss or dysfunction in hemoglobin creation.
Anemia
A sudden change where the kidneys can no longer filter blood effectively, causing toxic waste levels to rise, reduced urine output, and fluid retention.
Acute renal failure
A skin inflammation triggered by specific allergens or irritants, causing redness, swelling, and itching.
Eczema (or Dermatitis)
A bone-thinning condition caused by calcium deficiency, aging, or endocrine disorders, making bones weak and prone to fracture.
Osteoporosis
Pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness caused by performing repetitive tasks, sustained uncomfortable positions, or mechanical compression.
Repetitive stress disorder (RSD)
Hardening of the arteries due to fatty deposits causing narrowing of vessels, potentially leading to chest pain, TIA, or kidney dysfunction.
Atherosclerosis
A progressive disease where kidneys lose filtering capability over time due to factors like diabetes or high blood pressure, often requiring hemodialysis in late stages.
Chronic Renal Failure
Exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun is the primary cause of damage to these skin cells, leading to abnormal cell growth.
Basal cell / Squamous cell carcinoma
Joint pain and stiffness resulting from the degeneration of articular cartilage and changes in the synovial membrane.
Osteoarthritis
Pain and swelling in the lower leg caused by repeated stress on the tibia and surrounding connective tissues.
Shin splints
Occurs when the heart has a decreased ability to pump blood adequately, leading to fatigue, peripheral edema, and shortness of breath.
Congestive Heart Failure(CHF)
Hard crystalline deposits forming in urine that cause severe back/side pain, dark or foul-smelling urine, and painful urination.
Renal calculi (Kidney stones)
Marked by an asymmetrical shape, irregular borders, and changes in color, this is the most dangerous form of skin cancer.
Malignant melanoma
An autoimmune disorder causing inflammation and changes in connective tissues, starting in small joints like fingers before progressing to larger joints.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Muscle weakness, cramps, stiffness, spasms, and tetany that can result from many underlying disease processes.
Myopathy
Diagnosed when blood pressure is consistently high over two or three office visits over one to four weeks.
Hypertension
Loss of bladder control leading to urine leakage, often triggered by coughing, sneezing, or lifting.
Urinary Incontinence
A metabolic disease where an excessive accumulation of uric acid forms needle-like crystals in a joint, most commonly affecting the big toe.
Gout
An inherited or spontaneous genetic mutation causing chronic and progressive muscle weakness that leads to eventual paralysis.
Muscular dystrophy
Occurs when cardiac muscle becomes ischemic and dies due to occlusion of coronary arteries from atherosclerosis.
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
Infection in the urinary system most commonly caused by E. coli, presenting with burning during urination, pelvic pain, and cloudy urine.
Urinary Tract Infection